CSG protesters defy police

Coal seam gas protesters at Fullerton Cove north of Newcastle are holding firm despite being issued with infringement notices by police overnight.

The blockade is now into its fourth day with protester numbers increasing to more than 70 yesterday.

They are attempting to stop Dart Energy gaining access to the test drill site.

Some have chained themselves to a tractor that is blocking an access road to the property.

Local resident Lorraine Yudaeff is defiant despite being told by police she would be fined.

"They said if I didn't move I would get an infringement notice and I said I wasn't and they said they would warn me again and I said I wouldn't again, so yeah, infringement notice is in the mail as they say," she said.

"Because it's an environmental thing I think it's going to be fairly small but I really think we should fight that anyway."

Ms Yudaeff says they are determined to stay put.

"Well this is a battle worth fighting and I think obviously people are prepared to stand behind what they believe and I think that's great stuff and that's Australian."

Lisa McDonald has chained herself to a tractor and says the cause is worth fighting for.

"I'm a local, I'm a mum I want to protect Newcastle's water and I don't want to live in a gas field," she said.